Quote by Desiderius Erasmus

Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one another.

Nothing is as peevish and pedantic as men's judgments of one

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This quote criticizes the tendency of people to make overly critical and nitpicky judgments about each other. It suggests that individuals can be overly fastidious and petty when it comes to assessing and evaluating others. This statement challenges the notion that people should be strict in their judgment of one another, highlighting the need for understanding and acceptance instead of being overly harsh or fault-finding.

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